First pig-to-human kidney transplant performed
A 62-year-old man with end-stage renal disease has become the first human to receive a new kidney from a genetically modified pig, US doctors have…
Tag: Kidney
‘A game changer’: TGA approves diabetes drug for CKD
The TGA has approved empagliflozin to prevent chronic kidney disease progression in adults regardless of diabetes status, in addition to standard care. Under the expanded…
Gliflozins beat other T2DM drugs for lowering kidney stone risk: study
For adults with type 2 diabetes, initiation of SGLT2 inhibitors may lower the risk for nephrolithiasis, according to a US study in JAMA Internal Medicine.…
A GP guide to chronic kidney disease in diabetes
Diabetes is the most common cause of kidney failure (37% non-Indigenous Australians; 69% Indigenous Australians) and around 50% of people with type 2 diabetes (T2DM)…
‘Excellent outcome’: New diabetic CKD drug option for GPs
GPs can now prescribe finerenone under the PBS to prevent worsening kidney function in adults with chronic kidney disease caused by type 2 diabetes. More…
Medical Must-See: Gigantic kidney stone breaks two world records
An enormous kidney stone removed from a retired Sri Lankan soldier has broken not one but two world records to become the largest ever recorded.…
Watch for ‘rare but serious’ side effect from oral anticoagulants: TGA
The medicines watchdog has slapped safety warnings on all oral anticoagulants following post-marketing reports of anticoagulant-related nephropathy presenting as acute kidney injury. On Thursday, the…
SGLT-2 inhibitor cuts need for diuretics in HFpEF, study shows
Empagliflozin may reduce long-term use of diuretics in older adults with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction, according to international researchers. Their study results suggested…
Renal ramifications
Chris is a 79-year-old woman with a background of type 2 diabetes, hypertension, reflux, bowel cancer, osteoporosis and AF. She has been generally well and…
An effect of lithium?
Gerry is a 49-year-old disability support pensioner who presents for review of thirst, polyuria and polydipsia that has been present for several years. He reports…
